Calling upon: meaning, definitions and examples

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calling upon

 

[ ˈkɔːlɪŋ əˈpɒn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication

To ask for help, support, or action from someone or something.

Synonyms

appeal to, request, summon

Examples of usage

  • During the crisis, the government was calling upon its citizens to volunteer and help with relief efforts.
  • The team captain called upon her teammates to give their best performance in the upcoming match.
Context #2 | Verb

formal request

To formally request or demand something.

Synonyms

entreat, petition, urge

Examples of usage

  • The shareholders called upon the company to disclose more information about its financial situation.
  • The organization called upon the authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly.

Translations

Translations of the word "calling upon" in other languages:

🇵🇹 invocar

🇮🇳 आह्वान करना

🇩🇪 aufrufen

🇮🇩 memanggil

🇺🇦 закликати

🇵🇱 wzywać

🇯🇵 呼びかける (yobikakeru)

🇫🇷 invoquer

🇪🇸 invocar

🇹🇷 çağırmak

🇰🇷 호소하다 (hoseohada)

🇸🇦 يطلب (yatlub)

🇨🇿 vyvolávat

🇸🇰 vyvolávať

🇨🇳 呼吁 (hūyù)

🇸🇮 pozivati

🇮🇸 kalla á

🇰🇿 шақыру

🇬🇪 მოწოდება (motsodeba)

🇦🇿 çağırmaq

🇲🇽 invocar

Etymology

The phrase 'calling upon' originated from Middle English, where 'calling' referred to summoning or requesting and 'upon' indicated direction or target. Over time, it evolved to encompass both formal requests and appeals for help or action. The term is commonly used in various contexts, from communication to formal petitions, to indicate the act of asking for assistance, support, or action.